The Alycat and the Copycat Awareness Tour is presented in partnership* with Alysson Foti Bourque and The Children’s Book Review.
Join us on an new adventure with Alycat as she navigates tricky friendships and explosive science experiments in Alycat and the Copycat.
Alysson Foti Bourque is back with the next installment of your favorite kitty! Alycat is excited for Science Fair Day, but her classmate is copying everything she does. Through patience and kindness, Alycat learns that working together can help make things even better. This adorable picture book includes social lessons, STEM themes and even instructions for creating your own glitter volcano!

Bourque’s storytelling shines as she delves into the nuances of Alycat’s emotions, skillfully portraying the internal struggle between annoyance and empathy. She weaves important lessons about assumptions, kindness, and the value of giving others the benefit of the doubt into an engaging narrative.
—The Children’s Book Review
Readers who join us on this virtual book tour will have a chance to win an eight-book set, including a copy of Alycat and the Copycat and an Alycat plush. Plus, one lucky winner will also win a $50 Amazon gift card. Don’t miss out—enter today!
Alycat and the Copycat Virtual Tour Dates
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 The Children’s Book Review Book Review of Alycat and the Copycat |
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Confessions of a Book Addict Book Spotlight on Alycat and the Copycat |
Thursday, March 13, 2025 The Starlit Path Book Review of Alycat and the Copycat |
Friday, March 14, 2025 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Review of Alycat and the Copycat |
Monday, March 17, 2025 The Fairview Review Book Review of Alycat and the Copycat |
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Country Mamas With Kids Book Review of Alycat and the Copycat |
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Pages for Paige Book Review of Alycat and the Copycat |
Thursday, March 20, 2025 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers Book Review of Alycat and the Copycat |
Fridau, March 21, 2025 Cover Lover Book Review Book Review of Alycat and the Copycat |
Monday, March 24, 2025 Crafty Moms Share Book Review of Alycat and the Copycat |
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Deliciously Savvy Book Review of Alycat and the Copycat |
Thursday, March 27, 2025 Q&As with Deborah Kalb Author Interview with Alysson Foti Bourque |
Friday, March 28, 2025 Twirling Book Princess Book Review of Alycat and the Copycat |
Monday, March 31, 2025 One More Exclamation Author Interview with Alysson Foti Bourque |
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 A Blue Box Full of Books Book Review of Alycat and the Copycat |
Alycat and the Copycat Book Giveaway
About the Book

Alycat and the Copycat
Written by Alysson Foti Bourque
Illustrated by Chiara Civati
Ages: 6-8 | 32 Pages
Publisher: Pelican Publishing | ISBN: 978-1455628094
Publisher’s Book Summary: The 8th book in the award-winning Alycat Series – Alycat and the Copycat
“Science doesn’t freak meowt!” Alycat is excited that it’s Science Fair Day, but why is her classmate copying almost everything about her, from the shirt she’s wearing to the project she’s doing? Soon Alycat learns, through patience and kindness, that two similar things can be better when they work together. This latest addition to the kitten picture-book series includes STEM themes; plus instructions for making your own glitter volcano!
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About the Author
Award-winning author, Alysson Foti Bourque, began her career as a teacher after graduating from the University of Louisiana Lafayette with a degree in Elementary Education. She earned a Juris Doctor law degree from the Southern University Law Center in 2007 and was honored to serve her state as Asst. Attorney General for 8 years. In 2016, Alysson began writing children’s books, including the Alycat Series and the Rhyme or Reason Travel Series. Alysson founded Expound Publicity to help authors market their books and was a news contributor for tv segments KidLit Picks and BookEnds.
For more information, check out alycatseries.com.

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157 Comments
I would like to make a science experiment that takes the calories out of ice cream
My grandson would really enjoy this series of books.
To talk and show and tell about marine life.
Great use of colors
My science experiment would involve curing dementia.
We like books that teach a good lesson, and this book does.
The books sound great.
I’d like to make a pill that makes you lose weight overnight
Fun series to read!
YES!
I would like to invent a machine that cleans the shower.
This sounds like such a great series! I would love to read them with my nephew! Thank you for the opportunity.
Sounds like a good story.
I would love to win it for our granddaughter.
I’d invent a time machine
This giveaway is truly epic!
I’d like to win to share this fun story with my kids!
I would like to do a science experiment on how to save the bees.
Thank you for the opportunity to win this cute series of books.
Good luck to everyone who has entered
My dream science fair project would be showing how hemp can clean up and put healthy nutrients back into bad soil.
some sort of little robot would be my dream
Thanks for the chance to read this delightful series!
I would love to make a glitter volcano
This is a great series for my niece.
This sounds adorable! I’ve always wanted to make a volcano too it would be amazing but I never got to. So when I had kids we did it at home for fun. This sounds awesome thanks for sharing!
It’s great to get more kids interested in science.
I’d like to win this giveaway because I think my oldest niece would absolutely love to be able to read the Alycat series of books! Thanks for the fantastic opportunity to win!